2002 Ford Taurus Replacing a blown engine

[quote:968f7d4f90="jlbev83"]Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 90,000 miles
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I need a new engine for my car. Im looking for a used engine and have not been very successful with finding an exact engine. What would be important for me to look for in an interchangeable engine? Does the year make a difference? or vin? i have found several with just those differences. PLEASE HELP!! Also my car is a flex fuel car, does that make a difference, to any of the above?[/quote:968f7d4f90]
I'm not thinking that there were any flex fuel engines in 2002, but to answer your question, call any junkyard and they have a book with what replacement engines will work. And again, you did NOT say what your problem specifically was and may not need an engine.

[quote:acaa7f50be="techman1"][quote:acaa7f50be="jlbev83"]Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 90,000 miles
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I need a new engine for my car. Im looking for a used engine and have not been very successful with finding an exact engine. What would be important for me to look for in an interchangeable engine? Does the year make a difference? or vin? i have found several with just those differences. PLEASE HELP!! Also my car is a flex fuel car, does that make a difference, to any of the above?[/quote:acaa7f50be]
I'm not thinking that there were any flex fuel engines in 2002, but to answer your question, call any junkyard and they have a book with what replacement engines will work. And again, you did NOT say what your problem specifically was and may not need an engine.[/quote:acaa7f50be]
Last fall i went through a large water puddle and stalled my engine out. after pulling it out, i started it only to hear this load banging in the engine. Upon further inspection, something(i assumed a rod) had shot out of the oil pan. I have a family member thats a certified mechanic working on my car, he told me the engine was blown. were both having a problem finding an exact engine. Recently he found a 2005 engine, but were unsure if there compatible. What kind of book is it? is it available online?